Privacy Policy
Last updated: 23 September 2026
Who we are and our role as data controller
newsflowxi operates this website as a commercial resource focused on professional studio production techniques for motion content including television news and live broadcasts. We act as the data controller under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 for any personal data collected through the site. Our registered address is National Film and Television School, Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG, United Kingdom and you can reach us at [email protected] or 01494 671234 for data protection queries.
Scope of this privacy notice
This notice explains how we handle personal data of visitors to the website who are located in the United Kingdom. It covers data collected when you browse pages, submit the contact form, or interact with any site features. It does not cover third-party websites linked from our content or offline activities outside the site.
Categories of personal data and sources
We collect contact details such as name and email address when you use the contact form. Usage data including IP address, browser type, pages visited and time spent on site is gathered automatically through server logs. No data is obtained from third-party brokers or public records; all information comes directly from you or your device during normal site interaction.
Purposes of processing and legal bases
We process contact form data to respond to enquiries on the legal basis of legitimate interest in providing customer support. Usage data supports site analytics and security monitoring under the same legitimate interest basis. Cookie preferences are stored to comply with PECR consent requirements. We never process data for direct marketing without separate explicit consent.
Is providing data obligatory
Submitting the contact form is entirely optional. If you choose not to provide your name or email address we will be unable to reply to your message. Browsing the site without accepting optional cookies still allows full access to all public content though some analytics features will be limited.
Cookies and similar technologies
The site uses essential cookies for basic functionality and optional analytics cookies. Details of each category, duration and purpose appear in our separate Cookie Policy which you can access via the site-wide cookie banner. You may change your preferences at any time through the same banner.
Recipients and data sharing
Personal data may be shared with service providers acting as processors such as hosting companies, email delivery platforms and analytics providers under written contracts that restrict use to our instructions. We disclose data only when required by law enforcement or regulatory bodies following a valid legal request. No sale of personal data occurs.
International data transfers
Some processors may be located outside the United Kingdom. In those cases we rely on UK Government adequacy regulations or standard contractual clauses approved by the Information Commissioner’s Office to protect your data to an equivalent standard.
Data retention periods
Contact form submissions are retained for twelve months after the last correspondence to allow follow-up queries. Server logs containing usage data are kept for ninety days before automatic deletion. Cookie consent records remain for the duration of the consent period plus a further twelve months for audit purposes.
Security and data minimisation
We apply technical measures including encryption in transit, access controls and regular security reviews. Data collection is limited to what is strictly necessary for each purpose and we do not retain information longer than required. No security measure is infallible and we advise users to avoid sending sensitive information through the contact form.
Your data protection rights
Under UK GDPR you may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing or portability of your personal data. You also have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests. Submit any request to [email protected] and we will respond within one month. Identity verification may be required before action is taken.
Withdrawing consent and objecting to marketing
Where processing relies on consent you may withdraw it at any time by contacting [email protected]. The site does not conduct profiling or automated direct marketing. You may opt out of any future marketing communications through the same email address.
Right to complain to the supervisory authority
If you believe we have mishandled your data you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk or by post to their office. We encourage you to contact us first so we can attempt to resolve the matter directly.
Children and age restrictions
The website content is intended for professionals and adults aged eighteen and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under sixteen. If you believe a child has submitted data please notify [email protected] so we can arrange deletion.
Automated decision-making and profiling
No automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects occurs on this site. Simple analytics reports are generated from aggregated usage data only.
Changes to this policy
We review this notice periodically and will update the last-updated date when material changes occur. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.